“"Understand that the essence of martial arts is not the art itself, but what's hidden deep within yourself."”
"Understand that the essence of martial arts is not the art itself, but what's hidden deep within yourself."
- Jitsumi Gogen Yamaguchi
Self-awareness
"It is not the number of Kata you know, but the SUBSTANCE of the Kata you have acquired."
- Jitsumi Gogen Yamaguchi
Learning
"Move quickly. Sound, calm mind. Be light in body. Have a clever mind. Master the basics."
- Jitsumi Gogen Yamaguchi
Focus
""Move quickly. Sound, calm mind. Be light in body. Have a clever mind. Master the basics.""
- Jitsumi Gogen Yamaguchi
Focus
"It's easy to listen to what you are taught. But it's difficult to find what you have within yourself and master it as your own."
- Jitsumi Gogen Yamaguchi
Self-improvement
"Beauty is not about physical perfection, but about authenticity and confidence."
- Beauty and the Beast
Self-awareness
"Beauty is found in the unique qualities that make us who we are."
- Beauty and the Beast
Self-awareness
"I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific."
- Lily Tomlin
Self-awareness
"Make sure your worst enemy doesn’t live between your own two ears."
- Laird Hamilton
Self-awareness
"True humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less."
Self-awareness